boon

• Существительное, которое раньше использовалось для обозначения выгоды, одолжения или благословения, но в современном английском считается устаревшим или вышедшим из употребления.

A noun referring to a desirable state, benefit, or advantage that is helpful or beneficial.

1. Benefit or advantageB2formal

   Something that is very helpful or beneficial.

   Благо

   • The new library was a boon to the community.
   • Online education has been a boon for remote learners.
   • The invention of the internet was a great boon to communication.

   Synonymsadvantageaidassetbenefitblessingbonusgodsendhelpwindfall

   Antonymsbanecursedetrimentdisadvantagehindrance

2. Request or favorC1formalbritish

   A favor or request, often used in historical or literary contexts.

   Просьба или одолжение

   • He asked a boon of the king.
   • She granted him a boon for his loyal service.
   • The knight requested a boon from the queen.

   Synonymsfavorgrantpetitionrequest